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Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.12 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 215-217. EF.
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Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.12 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 215-217. Draped bust right / LVNA LVCIFERA, Luna Lucifera, with fold of drapery floating around and above head, driving biga of horses left. RIC IV 379c (Caracalla); RSC 105. Attractive iridescent toning, some luster in protected areas, traces of deposits on reverse. EF.
From the Meander Collection.
Julia Domna was associated with Luna Lucifera, “the light-bearing Moon”, while Septimius Severus associated himself with Sol, god of the Sun. The concept of identifying themselves with Sun and Moon speaks of the eternal nature of the imperial house.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 13:18:40 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
From the Meander Collection.
Julia Domna was associated with Luna Lucifera, “the light-bearing Moon”, while Septimius Severus associated himself with Sol, god of the Sun. The concept of identifying themselves with Sun and Moon speaks of the eternal nature of the imperial house.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 13:18:40 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
